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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kavitha asks Jagruthi activists to question Congress leaders in villages on Rythu Declaration
HYDERABAD President of the Telangana Jagruthi and BRS MLC K. Kavitha has asked the Jagruthi activists to question Congress leaders visiting villages for 'betraying' farmers, as the ruling party has failed to implement even one promise made as part of the Rythu Declaration made in Warangal before the elections. Speaking in Warangal on Sunday, she said that farmers had believed in Rahul Gandhi who had announced the Rythu Declaration and voted for the Congress. However, they were deceived squarely by the ruling party. The first promise in the declaration – farm loan waiver up to ₹2 lakh was implemented only for 50% of eligible farmers in phases. The promise of ₹15,000 investment support a year (for two crop seasons) under Rythu Bharosa was also implemented in truncated version as it was implemented with the amount fixed in BRS regime first and for this Kharif it was given at ₹6,000 per acre. In between, it was either not given at all or given to only a section of the farming community. Similarly, the ₹12,000 per farm worker promised in the declaration was not implemented so far, though it was stated that it would cover only 20 lakh workers against one-crore rural employment guarantee scheme cardholders. Ms. Kavitha stated that of the 789 farmers had allegedly committed suicide out of distress and who were not helped by the then governments during 12-13 years before formation of the State, the BRS Government during 2014-23 had provided ₹5 lakh assistance each the families about 400. In case the government failed to help the families of the remaining farmers, the Jagruthi would come to their rescue. She demanded that the Mamnoor airport, coming up near Warangal, be named after Rani Rudrama Devi.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
MLC Kavitha lodges complaint against Teenmar Mallanna for making ‘insulting comments'
HYDERABAD Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC and Telangana Jagruthi president K. Kavitha has complained against Congress MLC Chintapandu Naveen Kumar alias Teenmar Mallanna to Chairman of the Legislative Council G. Sukender Reddy on Sunday for making derogatory and insulting comments against her. In her complaint lodged with the Council Chairman after calling him on, she said she was shocked by the comments made by Mr. Naveen Kumar, a member of the Council. She noted that Jagruthi had celebrated the State Cabinet decision to implement 42% reservation to Backward Classes in the local bodies by promulgating an ordinance. Mr. Naveen Kumar insulted her with his comments while speaking at a meeting held at Jharasangam in Zaheerabad constituency. 'If he could be so insulting and curt against a woman member of a law-making body, it was understandable how he could behave with women in the society,' she said. She requested the Council Chairman to refer her complaint to the Ethics Committee under Rule 262-C and Sub-Rule 1. Speaking to newspersons later, she demanded suspension of Mr. Naveen Kumar from the Council for making insulting comments against a woman. She also requested the Chief Minister and Director General of Police as even women journalists were arrested in the past for making social media posts. She also lodged a complaint with the DGP and requested registering a case against Mr. Naveen Kumar under Sections 74 and 79 of BNS for using obscene and offensive language with criminal interest to outrage the dignity of a woman (Kavitha). Ms. Kavitha stated that Jagruthi activists had protested at Mr. Naveen Kumar's office but his gunmen (personal security officers) had opened fire. She sought to know whether the Jagruthi activists were attacked at the behest of Mr. Naveen Kumar or the State government. She also demanded action against the gunmen.
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Now, Kavitha rivets eyes on irri projects to take on Revanth govt
Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha has now focused on the irrigation front to target the Revanth Reddy led government in the state, raising issues concerning projects like Bollapalli in Nallamala and the oustees of the Polavaram submergence area, among others. According to Jagruthi leaders, Kavitha has been keenly studying the irrigation sector with the aim of cornering the current administration. Along with opposing the Banakacherla project, Kavitha has been vocal against the proposed Bollapalli project in the Nallamala Forest area. During a recent press conference, Kavitha stated that the forest area faces submergence due to the Bollapalli project, proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government. She also challenged the narrative that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was never opposed to Telangana projects, recalling his past letters and petitions filed in the Supreme Court against them. She criticised the Chief Minister's 'paper tiger' stance, asserting that although he calls himself the 'Nallamala Tiger', he has failed to act against projects like the proposed 150 TMC Bollapalli reservoir, which threatens to submerge the Nallamala forest. Kavitha is organising a roundtable meeting on Friday to discuss submergence in Telangana due to the Polavaram project. Jagruthi General Secretary Naveen Achari confirmed that leaders of various parties, public organisations, and flood victims would participate and speak at the roundtable meeting, scheduled from 10 am to 2 pm on Friday.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Kavitha puts Telangana Jagruthi on par with BRS
Hyderabad: BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has on Friday put Telangana Jagruthi on par with Bharat Rashtra Samithi by saying that both are two eyes of her father and former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao. Addressing a press conference after inaugurating the Jagruthi office at Banjara Hills here on Saturday, Kavitha, who is also president of Jagruthi, said that Jagruthi would have separate minority cells for Muslims, Sikhs and Christians, which would champion the cause of minority rights. "We will form an SC and ST section and crusade for their welfare. If KCR has one eye on BRS the other eye is Jagruthi. We will not be silent if something happens to him," said Kavitha, who floated Jagruthi 18 years ago to take up cultural and other activities in support of separate Telangana movement. The Jagruthi president announced a protest programme at Indira Park on June 4 against notice issued to BRS supremo KCR by PC Ghose Commission. "Why were they issued in the first place? For constructing Kaleshwaram project? For providing water to 20 lakh acres through Kaleshwaram every year? For providing Rythu Beema and Bandhu schemes for farmers? I wonder if it is the Kaleshwaram Commission or a Congress Commission," fumed Kavitha, stating that issuing notices to the 'Father of Telangana' was issuing notices to the entire state. The BRS leader said that it was the misfortune of Telangana that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy did not even say 'Jai Telangana'. "I demand that Reddy at least say 'Jai Telangana' and pay tribute to the martyrs. Those who do not say Jai Telangana and do not pay tribute to the martyrs do not deserve to run the state affairs', she said. Meanwhile, Kavitha demanded changing the name of government scheme Rajiv Yuva Vikasam and naming it after Srikantha Chary, Yadi Reddy or former prime minister PV Narsimha Rao. "What does Rajiv Gandhi have to do with Telangana," she asked. Srikantha Chary and Yadi Reddy died during the Telangana agitation. The MLC alleged that Revanth Reddy remained a silent spectator when Telangana waters were being diverted to Andhra Pradesh. Its Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu wants to construct the Banakacherla project and divert water, but the Telangana CM is not even reacting. "Why is the CM so weak? Why is the CM working for the interests of neighbouring states? When KCR was the CM, he proposed river interlinking from Topakulagudem, but at that time the central government did not agree and said that it would be taken up from Ichchampally. There is an attempt to transfer 200 TMC of Godavari water from Polavaram. Godavari water will be permanently taken away from Telangana," she cautioned, demanding Revanth Reddy to clarify on the issue on June 2. She further said that the CM should demand the Centre to convene an apex council meeting by an early date. The Jagruti president recalled that her organisation has been fighting for the BC Bill for the last year and a half. Recently, when Revanth Reddy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he spoke about projects but did not talk about the BC Bill, she said. "I am warning the BJP that if they try to put the BC Bill in the cold storage, we will fight in a way that will hurt them. We will organise a rail roko. Jagruthi will fight until 42 per cent reservation is provided to BCs in institutions. We will fight until we achieve Rs 2,500 for women and a scooty for girls, she said Kavitha said that since its launch almost 18 years back, Jagruthi has raised a strong voice on issues pertaining to the people of Telangana. KCR and party idealogue Jayashankar called for working on cultural issues, inspired by which Jagruthi was floated, she said.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Telangana Jagruthi will fight for minority rights: Kavitha
Hyderabad: BRS MLC K Kavitha inaugurated the new office of Telangana Jagruthi near her residence in Banjara Hills on Saturday. Having already started efforts to strengthen the organisation by appointing committees and coordinators, the MLC said the pink party was BRS supremo K Chandrashekhar Rao's one eye while Telangana Jagruthi was another. While announcing a maha dharna to be held on June 4 by Jagruthi at Indira Park against the notices served to KCR , she termed the notices as an insult to the entire state. Speaking at the inauguration, Kavitha noted that KCR had built the Kaleshwaram project to secure Telangana's rightful share of 200 TMC of Godavari water. She accused the investigating commission of acting on the behest of Congress, saying that the people of Telangana are hurt by the panel's action. She said that statehood was achieved because of KCR's leadership, and warned against disrespecting his contribution. She claimed it was only now that chief minsiter A Revanth Reddy honours the martyrs of Telangana. "Those who don't salute the martyrs have no right to occupy the CM chair," she said. Lashing out at BJP-led Centre for stalling BC Reservation Bills passed by the Telangana assembly and council, she said Telangana Jagruthi had been fighting for these bills for over a year and a half. She said Jagruthi will fight for minority rights, forming Muslim, Sikh and Christian wings, SC and ST wings, to carry forward the struggle for marginalised communities.
